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Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in Male-Dominated Fields with Nour Hachem

In this episode, Diane interviews Nour Hachem, President and Founder of the national not-for-profit 'Build A Dream'. Nour talks about her background and childhood and moving from Lebanon to Canada. She shares her journey from aspiring to be a human rights lawyer to discovering her passion for the not-for-profit sector, leading her to establish Build A Dream. Nour discusses the challenges and successes in promoting women's engagement in male-dominated sectors such as skilled trades, STEM, and leadership roles. She also emphasizes the importance of creating supportive environments for women and the collective effort required to foster a more equitable society. Highlighting powerful personal and professional anecdotes, Nour illustrates the transformative impact of economic independence and the importance of empowering both women and men to break traditional molds and embrace their full potential.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

03:52 University Challenges and Career Shift

05:43 Founding Build A Dream

10:32 Mission and Impact of Build A Dream

25:08 Challenges and Solutions in Male-Dominated Fields

36:20 Success Stories and Future Goals

47:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts